The forced cession of Mexican territory to the United States

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies and the U.S. Senate validated the agreement to end the war between the two nations. Peace was achieved and borders were established; Mexico lost half of its territory. February 2 commemorates the 174th anniversary of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo.

The forced cession of Mexican territory to the United States
Signing of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo. Image: UNAM